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    Heads and Tails Barbecue

    BBQ
    Open now11:30AM - 8:45PM
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    Starters

    Start strong. Bold, smoky bites and shareable barbecue favorites to kick off your meal.
    • Smoked Wings

      Eight (8) smoked chicken wings tossed in chipotle bbq sauce or garlic pecorino and served with house made ranch **One flavor per order
      $18.00
    • Burnt Ends Snack

      6oz of our burnt ends glazed with our signature sweet barbecue sauce.
      $18.00
    • Burnt Ends Large

      $35.00
    • Cornbread Fritters

      Mushroom, jalapeno, and cheddar cornbread fritters served with chipotle mayo
      $15.00
    • Texas Frito Pie

      Fritos, Brisket Chili, Shredded Cheddar, Scallions, Jalapeno
      $12.00
    • Fresh Fried Chicharonnes

      Fresh fried pork skin tossed with spice mix and served with a lime
      $8.00
    • Brisket Chili

      Brisket chili topped with shredded cheese and scallions (no beans!)
      $9.60+
    • Trio Of Salsas

      Tortilla chips or chicharonnes served with warm queso, guacamole, and salsa
      $15.00+
    • Taco Salad

      Kale, Tomatoes, Corn, Bell Peppers, Basil, Pickled Onion, Queso Fresco, Fried Pinto Beans, Chips and Thyme, Dill & Lemon Vinaigrette
      $18.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Little Gems, Fried Capers, Buttery Croutons, Pecorino Cheese, Creamy Caesar Dressing
      $17.00
    • Shells and Cheese

      Creamy four cheese mac with smoked gouda, cheddar, fontina and garlicky breadcrumbs
      $11.00+
    • Kids Quesadilla

      Flour tortilla quesadilla with shredded cheese
      $8.00
    • Crispy Tacos

      Crunchy corn taco shell filled with meat of your choice, cheddar, shredded, lettuce, and salsa roja
      $15.00+
    • Ox-Tail Poutine

      $19.00
    • Dino Rib Poutine

      $19.00

    Smoker Plates

    Smoker plates are served with bread, pickles, sweet bbq sauce and your choice of two 5oz sides
    • Pick One Meat

      $26.00
    • Pick Two Meat

      $36.00
    • Pick Three Meat

      $46.00
    • Smoked Chicken Plate

      Smoked bone-in chicken served with two sides, pickles, house bbq sauce, and a roll
      $21.00+
    • Fried Chicken Plate

      Two piece boneless buttermilk fried chicken served with your choice of two sides, pickles, house bbq sauce, and your choice of bread
      $26.00
    • Pork Rib Plate

      3-4 St Louis style pork ribs served with bread, two sides, pickles and sweet bbq sauce
      $30.00+
    • Sausage Plate

      Choice of sausage with two sides, pickles, onions and sweet bbq sauce
      $24.00

    Meats By The Lb

    All smoked meats are served a la carte and family style
    • Brisket

      Certified choice Angus beef brisket. You can request fatty or lean but there will be no guarantee of what is available.
      $11.50+
    • Pulled Pork

      Dry rubbed, smoked and shredded berkshire pork shoulder
      $10.50+
    • Pork Ribs

      Dry rubbed Berkshire pork ribs. Third rack is 3-4 bones, half is 6 bones, and full is 11 bones
      $20.00+
    • Smoked Chicken Thigh & Leg

      $13.00
    • Smoked Chicken Breast

      $13.00
    • Half Chicken

      Marys half chicken dry rubbed, smoked and garlic butter basted
      $22.00
    • Pulled Chicken

      $10.00+
    • Hot Link Each

      Bacon, pork and beef hot link
      $10.00
    • Bratwurst Each

      Cheddar and green Chile pork sausage
      $10.00
    • Chicken Salad

      Smoked chicken salad mixed with mayo, basil, celery, and roasted poblano peppers
      $10.00+
    • Smoked Tri Tip (Only Thurs)

      Salt, pepper and garlic rubbed Harris ranch tri tip smoked to medium rare and sliced thin
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.50+
    • Fried Chicken Thigh

      Buttermilk brined and fried boneless chicken thigh
      $14.00
    • Chicken Tinga

      Pulled smoked chicken stewed with chipotle peppers, Chile de Arbor, tomato, onion, garlic, and herbs
      $10.00+

    Sandwiches

    • Sliced Brisket Sando

      Sliced brisket, sweet bbq sauce, pickles and onions on a Martin's potato bun
      $20.00
    • Pulled Pork Sando

      Pulled Pork, Coleslaw, Pickles, Onions and Cali gold sauce on a Martin's potato bun
      $18.00
    • Super Bird

      Buttermilk fried chicken thigh with chipotle aioli, coleslaw, and pickles
      $21.00
    • Chicken Salad Sando

      Smoked chicken salad with roasted peppers, celery, basil, mayo, marinated tomato, and little gem lettuce on Texas Toast
      $18.00
    • Brisket Melt

      Chopped brisket, sweet onion jam, fontina, cheddar, roasted garlic mayo, and chipotle bbq sauce on Texas toast
      $20.00
    • Smoke Burger

      1/2 LB smoked griddled burger, gruyere, pickles, onions, dijonaise and smokey ketchup ***All burgers cooked to medium unless otherwise specified
      $20.00
    • Chicken Caesar Wrap

      $19.00
    • Tri-Tip Philly Cheesesteak

      $19.00
    • Brisket Sliders

      Chopped brisket, Coleslaw, Sweet BBQ Sauce on a Mini Roll
      $16.00+
    • Pulled Pork Queso Sliders

      Pulled pork, Pickled Jalapeno, Queso Cheese on a Mini Bun
      $15.00+
    • Chicken Salad Sliders

      Poblano basil chicken salad, mayo, tomato, lettuce, crispy shallot
      $15.00+
    • Kids Grilled Cheese with Fries

      Texas toast, cheddar and fontina cheese
      $10.00
    • Kids Burger with Fries

      Build your own kids burger. If no choices selected there will only be burger patty and bun.
      $13.00
    • Tri Tip Sandwich

      Tri-tip sandwich on roll with pickles, coleslaw and horseradish mayo
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00

    Sides

    • Plain Roll

      $1.50
    • 4pc Plain Rolls

      $6.00
    • 2oz Pickles & Onions

      $1.50
    • 5oz Pickles & Onions

      $3.50
    • 12oz Pickles & Onions

      $8.00
    • Garlic Rolls

      Brioche pull apart rolls brushed with warm garlic butter, pecorino, salt & pepper
      $3.60+
    • Housemade Pickles

      A mix of cucumbers, onions and jalapeños perfect alongside your barbecue meats by the Lb
      $7.00+
    • Coleslaw

      Cabbage, carrots, coleslaw dressing
      $7.00+
    • French Fries

      French fries tossed in smoked seasoning salt
      $9.00
    • Potato Salad

      Deviled egg style red potato salad
      $9.00+
    • Corn & Tomato Salad

      $8.00+
    • Vaquero Beans

      Pinto Beans cooked with bacon, brisket, sausage, veggies and peppers
      $9.00+
    • Shells and Cheese

      Creamy four cheese mac with smoked gouda, cheddar, fontina and garlicky breadcrumbs
      $11.00+
    • Arroz Verde

      Poblano infused jasmine rice
      $8.00+
    • Tortilla Chips

      House made corn tortilla chips seasoned with salt
      $7.00
    • Side Corn Tortillas (3)

      $3.00
    • Side Flour Tortilla (2)

      $3.00
    • 5oz Salsa Roja

      $6.00
    • 5oz Hot Honey

      $6.00
    • 5oz Guacamole

      $8.00
    • 5oz Crema

      $6.00
    • 5oz Queso

      $6.00
    • 5oz Chili

      $9.00
    • Brussels Sprouts

      Brioche pull apart rolls brushed with warm garlic butter, pecorino, salt & pepper
      $9.00+
    • Side Garden Salad

      Poblano infused jasmine rice
      $7.00+
    • Hot Dog Bun

      $2.50

    Sauces

    • 12oz Cali Gold

      $18.00
    • 12oz Chipotle BBQ Sauce

      $18.00
    • 12oz Diablo Sauce

      $18.00
    • 12oz Ranch

      $20.00
    • 12oz Sweet BBQ Sauce

      $18.00
    • 2oz Cali Gold

      $1.50
    • 2oz Chipotle BBQ Sauce

      $1.50
    • 2oz Diablo

      $1.50
    • 2oz Garlic Butter

      $1.50
    • 2oz Garlic Mayo

      $1.50
    • 2oz Queso

      $2.00
    • 2oz Ranch

      $2.00
    • 2oz Salsa Roja

      $1.50
    • 2oz Hot Honey

      $1.50
    • 2oz Smokey Ketchup

      $1.50
    • 2oz Sweet BBQ Sauce

      $1.50
    • 5oz Crema

      $6.00
    • 5oz Guacamole

      $8.00
    • 5oz Queso

      $6.00
    • 5oz Salsa Roja

      $6.00
    • 5oz Hot Honey

      $6.00

    Sweets

    • Chocolate Chess Pie Slice

      Fudgy chocolate pie
      $10.00
    • To Go Banana Pudding

      Soft banana pudding with Nilla wafers, whipped cream, and honey
      $10.00
    • Banana Cream Pie

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
    • Strawberry Cheesecake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
    • Lemon Pie

      $10.00

    Kids Menu

    • Kids Quesadilla

      Flour tortilla quesadilla with shredded cheese
      $8.00
    • Kids Grilled Cheese with Fries

      Texas toast, cheddar and fontina cheese
      $10.00
    • Chicken Tenders with Fries

      $12.00
    • Kids Burger with Fries

      Build your own kids burger. If no choices selected there will only be burger patty and bun.
      $13.00
    • Kids Taco

      $3.00

    To Go Drinks

    Beer

    • Almanac Berry Sournova

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Coors Banquet

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Crown and Hops Hazy IPA

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Delerium Tremens Pale Ale

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • East Bay Nights Black Lager

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Miller High Life

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Miller Lite

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Modelo Especial BTL

      $6.00
    • Montucky Cold Snack

      $6.00
    • Negra Modelo BTL

      $6.00
    • Shiner Bock

      $6.00
    • Paulaner Radler

      $8.00
    • Tepache Sazón

      $8.00
    • VMC Paloma Can

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
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    All hours
    Sunday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Your neighborhood spot for great barbecue and drinks while watching your favorite sports team.

    Location

    2121 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702

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